Eqvilent - Data Center Engineer (Trading Infrastructure)

• Test and compare server and networking hardware configurations (performance, stability, compatibility) • Own hardware acceptance: burn-in checks, firmware/BIOS baselines, and “known-good” configs • Plan and coordinate hardware maintenance and upgrades across sites (schedules, checklists, validation steps) • Work together with onsite providers/contractors to execute installations and maintenance; review evidence and ensure quality • Produce clear documentation: test results, approved SKUs, configuration standards, and maintenance runbooks • Help troubleshoot hardware issues and support spares/RMA decisions • Maintain inventory documentation • What we look for in you: • Solid understanding of server hardware basics (CPU/RAM/storage, NICs, firmware/BIOS, FPGA) and networking fundamentals • Basic Linux skills for testing/benchmarking • Accuracy and high level of attention to details • Ability and willingness to solve problems in non standard way • Structured troubleshooting mindset • Comfortable coordinating work with external parties and driving tasks to completion. • Able to document results and make recommendations based on data • Willingness to travel internationally from time to time • Nice-to-Have: • Bare-metal fleet experience or lab/burn-in testing background • Optics/cabling validation knowledge • Experience with vendor/procurement coordination (RMAs, substitutions, lead times)